Bonnet on a roof rack...

bikerdude666 · 14th May 2016, 18:23

Anyone know if it's possible to safely tie a bonnet on to the roof bars on a saloon? And also possible to fit front wings and a boot lid inside?

Thanks.

Ravinder · 14th May 2016, 18:56

Boot lid and front wings should fit inside. Not sure about the bonnet.

clf · 14th May 2016, 19:03

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Originally Posted by bikerdude666

Anyone know if it's possible to safely tie a bonnet on to the roof bars on a saloon? And also possible to fit front wings and a boot lid inside?

Thanks.

I can see no reason why not, although I would suggest having the bonnet as far back on the rack as possible to prevent lift off lol. (obviously secured with this in mind too)

championdaddy · 14th May 2016, 20:38

I have transported a bonnet on the top for over 120 miles......it was still there when I got home......so I guess it is !

Greeners · 14th May 2016, 20:42

Drive up there change it all over leave the old stuff behind ----

bikerdude666 · 15th May 2016, 18:54

Thanks all

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Originally Posted by championdaddy

I have transported a bonnet on the top for over 120 miles......it was still there when I got home......so I guess it is !

Thanks, would be similar mileage for me, how did you strap it down securely without damaging it/the paint?

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Originally Posted by Greeners

Drive up there change it all over leave the old stuff behind ----

That would make sense, but I'm the sort of person who would like to keep all the original parts from my car, especially as mine is only actually stone chipped.

championdaddy · 15th May 2016, 19:02

I took a few old bed sheets and doubled them all up and tied down with ratchets straps.
I put the two bonnet springs (that are at the front) infront of a crossbar which stopped it going backwards. the straps held it down.

If you havent got cross bars.......just criss cross the straps/ropes round the corners.

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championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	I have transported a bonnet on the top for over 120 miles......it was still there when I got home......so I guess it is !

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championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	I took a few old bed sheets and doubled them all up and tied down with ratchets straps. I put the two bonnet springs (that are at the front) infront of a crossbar which stopped it going backwards. the straps held it down. If you havent got cross bars.......just criss cross the straps/ropes round the corners.